Johanna Hartman Watsu Therapist​​ & Thai Therapist

Years spent in the service realm,from feeding folks, to caring for them in Hospice care,and now Nurturing on a whole new scale.

Whether it's on the Thai Mat or Floating in the lightness and freedom of the water...She brings a healing energy to share.

Blessed with 25 years of recovery,15 years of professional massage at the Golden Door and Cal A Vie,10 years of Hospice Care.

Nurturing, caring, and generosity of heart are what Johanna brings to her clients.

One of Johanna's clients shared her experience:

"I was not familiar with WATSU until a few months ago.I watched a demonstration offered at Mountain Valley Retreat. Oh, how it deeply resonated with me,as I witnessed Johanna with warmth and presence,greet her client and assist her into the pool.I said to myself in that moment,"I WILL treat myself very soon to a session with Johanna!"And I did!

Upon arrival inside the gates of Mountain Valley Retreat, Johanna greeted me and almost instantly I felt so safe, so cared for, and so nurtured!What a delight when I got into the water!I felt weightless, cradled and totally supported.I felt Energy flowing through my body, rhythmically...Like a dance with Spirit.

Johanna co-created with me the combined elements of massage, meditation and stretching.I dropped into a very deep state of relaxation, as my mind emptied and my body released tension and let go, more and more.I was trusting Johanna, trusting the water, trusting the moment and trusting me!